Tax reforms, falling interest rates boost 2026 M&A outlook: KPMG

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s passage is among factors that have increased the appetite for deals going into the new year, the Big Four accounting firm said.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 18, 2025

Build resilience into 2026 risk, finance strategy, Marsh McLennan Agency president advises CFOs

To build an effective risk management strategy for the coming year, CFOs need to tackle risk holistically, rather than independently, Marsh McLennan Agency’s Matt Stadler said.  

By Grace Noto • Dec. 18, 2025

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To stay competitive many CFOs are focused on balancing AI’s risks and opportunities while also adjusting to fast-changing tariff policies and labor markets.

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CFO confidence rebounds despite capital market valuation worries: Deloitte

Overall CFO confidence in business and the economy notched the highest level since late 2021, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Signals report.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 17, 2025

S&P Global taps Booz Allen vet for CFO of planned mobility spin-off

Kristine Martin Anderson, Booz Allen’s chief operating officer, will serve as the company’s interim CFO until a permanent replacement is found.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 17, 2025

Navan CFO announces departure following $6.2B IPO

Amy Butte will depart the travel platform in January after helping to steer the business through its IPO in October.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 16, 2025

Lessons from a year of AI in AP and what’s in store for 2026

“The focus is shifting from simply getting things done faster to being able to see what’s coming next,” writes the CEO of payments software firm Forwardly.  

By Nick Chandi • Dec. 16, 2025

[Podcast] Unlocking AI Readiness in Financial Services

This podcast explores how CFOs can build AI readiness to unlock operational efficiency, manage risk, and create long-term strategic value.

Dec. 16, 2025

Trump AI order introduces ‘unstable regulatory landscape’: analysis

The executive order opens a “pandora’s box of not only constitutional issues, but also issues pertaining to the EO’s interpretation and scope,” legal analysts said.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 16, 2025

Judge grants motion to reconsider ex-Starbucks CFO as defendant in ‘Triple Shot’ case

Judge John Chun granted a motion to reconsider former Starbucks CFO Rachel Ruggeri as a defendant regarding certain claims in the shareholder case, stating it would be “procedurally improper” to dismiss them.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 15, 2025

Trump calls for federal policy framework preempting state AI laws

The executive order comes as Big Tech pushes back on local AI regulation while pouring billions into building out AI infrastructure and deploying new products.

By Makenzie Holland • Dec. 15, 2025

Opendoor sticks with insider for CFO, hires Coinbase vet for president

The online real estate platform leadership says it is exploring how blockchain and tokenization may pave “new pathways to homeownership.”

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 15, 2025

BDO Audit Innovation Survey 2025: Key insights for finance leaders

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology is no longer a differentiator for finance organizations—it’s a baseline expectation.

Dec. 15, 2025

GlobalFoundries interim CFO takes permanent seat

The semiconductor manufacturer will rely on Sam Franklin’s deep understanding of its finance and operations teams as CFO, as it looks to stay competitive amid the AI boom.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 12, 2025

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald to step down in January

CFO Meghan Frank and Chief Commercial Officer André Maestrini will become interim co-CEOs after McDonald’s departure.

By Cara Salpini • Updated Dec. 11, 2025

Dropbox hires Avalara president for CFO role

Ross Tennenbaum will take over as finance chief of San Francisco-based Dropbox after it reported a sales dip last month.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 11, 2025

MoneyGram swipes Wells Fargo vet for CFO

In February, Marc Winniford will take the finance reins of the legacy cross-border payments company that is seeking to digitally overhaul its sprawling operations.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 11, 2025

AuditBoard CAO on bridging the risk, action divide

With the frequency of change and the complexity of risk growing, finding a way to translate strategy into action is even more critical for finance chiefs, AuditBoard’s Tina Yeh said.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 11, 2025

Cyberattacks force small firms to raise prices: ITRC

The rising cost of cybersecurity has created a hidden “cyber tax” that is helping to fuel inflation, according to the report. 

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 10, 2025

Exxon CFO to retire, citing health issues

Outgoing CFO Kathyrn Mikells is confident her successor Neil Hansen will “continue the good work of the finance leadership team that has begun to really build a world-class organization,” she said Tuesday.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 10, 2025

Costco suit sparks tariff refund FOMO, but it’s not the only relief route

Firms mulling similar litigation should “do their homework” and check deadlines for alternative and potentially less costly actions, trade attorney Doreen M. Edelman said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 10, 2025

Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts one cut in 2026

Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the third time in 2025 amid persistent signs of cooling in the labor market.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 10, 2025

Tesla CFO sold over $19M in stock this year

The CFO’s repeated sales came amid a tumultuous year for the EV maker, which fielded slumping profits, growing shareholder scrutiny, and a CEO pay battle.  

By Grace Noto • Dec. 9, 2025

Firms’ AI goals prioritize growth over job cuts: EY

“The data challenges the prevailing ‘headline news’ narrative that AI’s primary role is replacing the workforce,” EY’s Dan Diasio said.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 9, 2025

Trump pledges order addressing patchwork of state AI laws

The move comes after the president and big tech unsuccessfully pushed for congressional action on the issue.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 9, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway CFO to leave amid leadership shakeups

Longtime CFO Marc Hamburg’s departure comes as Berkshire preps for Warren Buffett to step down as its CEO at the end of the year.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 8, 2025